U.S. Navy CAPT. Jeff Bartkoski, Commanding Officer, Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), gives children from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program a brief introduction of the ship before beginning a tour. The AVID kids are from Yokosuka, Camp Zama, and Yokota Middle Schools and will tour the ship, eat lunch in the galley and interact with Sailors and officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Peter D. Lawlor) (Released)